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When my oldest was just hours old, she received her very first compliment from a stranger. You see, she was sleeping, (as fresh newborns often do), when our nurse commented, “Ooooh, she’s a good baby!” I proudly and emphatically agreed. Yes…It seemed as though my husband and I had achieved perfection on our first try! […]

Motherhood is a lot of things – it’s beautiful, exhausting, challenging and fun, all at the same time. It’s life changing and it makes your heart feel so full it could burst. While that’s all fine and good, during the first couple of months, you learn a lot. Some experiences make you laugh, some make […]

For over a year, we patiently sat on that waiting list. Stuck in idle but ready to head off to school. Then, we finally got the call. A spot had opened. We were overjoyed and ready to make the move to the school of our dreams. The downside? School started three months ago. Not only […]

We are thrilled to be hosting our very first event specifically for new and expecting moms! We are excited to be partnering with City Moms Blog Network and 40 of our other sister sites to bring local communities this event with an estimated attendance of over 3,000+ moms across the US! Thank you to our […]

I might have some unreasonable expectations. When I voted in a presidential election for the first time, I was honestly surprised that balloons and confetti didn’t fall from the ceiling when I placed my ballot in the box. So after delivering my first child, I figured that everyone that came to see me would just […]

Babies are wonderful. They are cuddly, smell amazing, make sweet cooing noises, and have smiles that can melt your heart. They are innocent, adorable, and angelic. But on occasion, those angels can be difficult. I’m not talking about a cry here or there or a sleepless night every once in a while. I’m talking about […]

Whether you gave birth naturally, had a c-section, or adopted, having a new baby can be extremely exhausting. On top of adjusting to life with your sweet little human, it can be tiring having friends and family wanting to come over to take a peek and get snuggles with your baby. As much as you love showing off […]

I recently discovered I had a lot to learn about pregnancy. From bouts of depression and anxiety to giving up foods I used to love and craving ones I previously avoided, there was a learning curve even bigger than my expanding belly. But I had no idea during those nine months just how much more […]

What is the easiest way to help a new mom out? Take her family a meal! Seriously. No woman who has just birthed a baby wants to come home, meal plan, and schlep the kids to the grocery store. Her husband might be gifted in the kitchen, but chances are he will also be exhausted […]